NEW CHAIR YOGA with Linda Harvey
Mondays beginning August 18, 10:30 am
Linda Harvey PT and Certified Yoga Instructor joins us to improve flexibility, strength and balance in a class where the chair will offer support in both sitting and standing. Focusing on posture and breathing techniques have been found to increase relaxation and decrease pain and stress. Modifications will be offered and all are welcome. If you have any questions, feel free to call Linda at 802-355-0376. Please register in advance. Cost is $8 per class.
Walking Group
Mondays, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Join Carla Kamel, Community Care Coordinator, for an invigorating walk to enjoy the fresh air, socialization, and improve overall wellbeing. Our starting point will be the East End Park for the best parking location to walk in the village.
Please Note: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
Please ensure that The Thompson has your email address or phone number for notification on walking route changes or inclement weather days. Register in advance by contacting Carla at carla@thompsonseniorcenter.org.
The Ping Pong Place at the Little Theater
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays! Drop in play, 10am to 11:30am at the Little Theater. All are welcome!
Come by to learn to play, refresh your skills, or up your game. Practice your hand/eye coordination and laugh a lot. Play singles or doubles on our THREE tables now. We have all the equipment you need, so please drop by! Questions? Call Linda at 802-457-3428.
Try Gentle Yoga
Offered by Yoga Instructor, Kathryn Mills
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm, Cost: 6 class punch card for $90, or $20 per class
Gentle Yoga is geared specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced seated, standing, and reclining poses focusing on developing/increasing alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Modifications are offered and props are optional. No experience or flexibility required. Bring a mat if you have one, and a blanket if you like.
Pre-registration is required by calling The Thompson.
Tai Chi on Wednesdays at The Thompson
Join Instructor Anne Bower from 9:30-10:30 for a rejuvenating, relaxing beginner tai chi class, with a gentle form based on Sun style tai chi. Both seated and standing forms will be practiced. Great benefits for core strength, balance, coordination, focus, joint mobility.
For those with more experience, Anne will have a Sun 73 Forms class on Wednesdays from 10:40-11:40. In this class we take on a longer tai chi form with some fun challenges–punches and kicks and movements in many directions. Each person can make adjustments so that the movements become more comfortable.
The cost of each class is $3, payable to the Thompson Senior Center. Check out Anne’s website: http://www.annebower.studio and if you have questions for her send an email to: anniebower71@gmail.com.
Strength, Stretch and Stability Class
Tuesdays – Zoom Class Only 10:30 – 11:30 am
Thursdays – In person and on Zoom 10:30 – 11:30 am
This class includes exercises that will help you in your everyday life so that you can continue to do the things you enjoy and stay independent as you age. This popular class involves a combination of strength, cardio, balance, flexibility and brain training exercises.
Cost: $5 per in-person class payable to The Thompson Center. Virtual attendees are asked to donate to Liz directly.
For those who wish to continue classes via Zoom, Thursdays will be a hybrid class and you can continue to exercise from home. A zoom link will be provided upon request and newcomers are welcome.
Bone Builders
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4 pm
Led by Certified Instructor, Althea Derstine
The Bone Builders exercise program is based on research conducted and published by Tufts University which shows that strength training just twice a week dramatically reduces the risk of fractures and can even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis. The Bone Builders program is beneficial exercise for everybody. It includes stretching, balance work, and weight lifting. New students are always welcome and are asked to call The Thompson to register and obtain a medical clearance document to be signed by your medical provider.